by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News, Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs, and the achievements of team members. Its bottle-conditioned Kentish Strong Ale, 1698, has led the way, securing gold at...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
James Kemp is joining the Great British Drinks Company, owner of Black Sheep Brewery and Purity Brewing Co, as production director. James Kemp He comes with more than six years of senior experience at BrewDog, alongside previous roles at Thornbridge, Buxton, Yeastie...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
New beer launches and collaborations, in store, on bars, and online, from brewers around the UK Loddon’s latest seasonal special is That’s Not My Armadillo, a 4.3% autumn pale with bright orange, mandarin, and stonefruit character. During a transfer on a brew day,...
by Darren | Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Track Brewing Co has collaborated with the Manchester Hop Project once again on Manchester Fresh Hop Golden Ale. This year, the beer recipe includes fresh Fuggle, Prima Donna, Centennial, and Cascade hops, hand picked and donated by the Manchester Hop Project members....
by Darren | Monday, 19 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, International News
Electric Bear head brewer Ian Morris has raised nearly £7,000 for Animal Aid by taking a 10-country tour in a tuk tuk, a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw. Ian (centre) and his wife, Jo, are met by Fedor Nikolashkin at Weyermann Speciality Malts, in Bamburg He and his...
by Darren | Saturday, 17 October, 2026 | Business News, Pubs and Bars News
London-based Urban Pubs & Bars is opening its third Bat & Ball venue, in Tower Hill, on a site which was previously home to the UK’s first BrewDog brewpub. Set to open on 25th November, the new site will join the brand’s existing flagship venues in...
by Darren | Friday, 16 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Events News
FyneFest returns to the Fyne Ales farm in Argyll from 4th-6th June 2027, and tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, 30th October. The main bar at FyneFest. Photographs: Alasdair Watson Photography Beer is at the heart of the festival, with more than 100 different beers...
by Darren | Friday, 16 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News
Allsopp’s has returned to the beer that made its name with the launch of Allsopp’s IPA, a new 4.4% ABV cask ale inspired by the Burton brewer’s original 1822 recipe. Jamie Allsopp pours a pint of Allsopp’s IPA Brewed with UK Golden Promise malted barley and...
by Darren | Friday, 16 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
Harvey’s Brewery has become the official front-of-shirt sponsor of Lewes FC men’s first team, bringing together two historic Lewes institutions. Harvey’s has been brewing in Lewes since 1790, while Lewes FC was founded just down the road, at The Royal Oak pub, in...
by Darren | Friday, 16 October, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
Shepherd Neame has teamed up with the licensee of its Whitstable pub, The Old Neptune, to support a local yacht competing in an international race. The team from Sailing Yacht Cormorant enjoy a beer at The Old Neptune, with licensee Darren Wilton and Shepherd...
by Darren | Friday, 16 October, 2026 | Beer and Cider News, Business News
A £35m Centre for Advanced Brewing and Distilling (CABD) at Heriot-Watt University could generate an additional £53.4m for the Scottish economy every year. How the new centre would look An impact assessment from BiGGAR Economics provides an analysis of the potential...
by Darren | Thursday, 15 October, 2026 | Pubs and Bars News
The late 18th century Travellers Inn, Hipperholme, is celebrating 20 years as part of Ossett Brewery’s pub group. From Victorian tulip shows and its days as the headquarters of the local Rifle Club to its connection with the former railway station opposite, the...
